Teresa was the only person I found who gave me the instructions to create something practical out of my basic skills – the Baby Beanie Single Crochet. Her video was just what I needed – and the results speak for themselves.

First attempt has some weird nipple shaped action going, which I put down to some miscounting with the “increase” sections – but the final result is something wearable.

First Attempt: Pink Beanie

Attempt number two is about halfway through and the results are looking much more like Teresa’s. Just need a few pom poms and the weather to turn a bit colder!

Beanie Number Two

Tips for the Yellow Belt Crocheter

For both beanies I used 8 ply yarn and a 4.5mm hook

Beanie #1 I restarted about six times, Beanie #2 only three.

Keep your tension very loose!

Don’t worry if you miscount the stitches – this is a very forgiving pattern.

Tie a piece of yard into the beanie as a marker.

Once you build up pace – you can knock one of these out within a few solid hours.

Robot Rating: 7.5/10 – averaging out the two beanies – leaving some room for improvement of course!